‘We can’t receive it from him’: Why India snubbed Mohsin Naqvi again
India's women's cricket team made headlines by declining to participate in the Women's Asia Cup trophy presentation, standing in unity with the men's team from last year. The BCCI secretary linked this move to current military tensions with a neighboring nation. Celebrating their impressive eighth Women's Asia Cup title, the team now looks ahead to the Asian Games, with a focus on capturing gold.
India's women's cricket team decided not to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, displaying solidarity with their men's team. The men's team had taken the same stance after claiming the Asia Cup last year. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia explained that following the April 2025 incident in Pahalgam, there was pressure from citizens to avoid any relations with neighboring countries and refrain from playing cricket with them.
Despite India's ongoing military conflict, the team refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi, while their women's counterparts expressed support for their decision. The presentation of the trophy to Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu took place after the Indian victory. Naqvi was present during the match, seated alongside BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla and Saikia.
Saikia affirmed that the team's performance was unaffected by the trophy issue and emphasized that their main focus was on clinching the title. They now turn their attention to the Asian Games in Japan, scheduled for September 18, 20, and 22, with the objective of winning a gold medal.
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